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Sunflower Heart Feeders for Garden Wildlife

Sunflower hearts are a popular choice for those looking to attract a variety of bird species to their gardens. They’re always the first port of call for anyone who’s serious about helping British birds.

We’ve got the finest choice of seed feeders you’ll find anywhere – all beautifully designed to look right at home in any size of garden. Go for super-tough, no-compromise feeders that are built to deliver the goods for years. Or pick up a colourful, temptingly priced gift that’s great for first-time bird fans and younger wildlife lovers.

Flo™ Seed FeederFlo™ Small Seed Feeder, Classic Green
  • flo's wide tubes encourage seed to flow freely
  • 2 year guarantee plus LifetimeCare™

from £14.99

Flo Lifetime™ Seed FeederFlo Lifetime™ Small Seed Feeder, Green
  • Metal seed ports and cap resist the weather and thwart squirrels
  • 5 year guarantee plus LifetimeCare™

from £35.99

Flo Festival™ Seed FeederFlo Festival™, Small Seed Feeder
  • Super high capacity feeder
  • 5 year guarantee plus LifetimeCare™

from £46.99

Ring-Pull Click™ Seed FeederRing-Pull Click™ Small Seed Feeder, green
  • Tough metal fittings resist chewing by squirrels
  • 5 year guarantee plus LifetimeCare™

from £26.99

Ring-Pull™ Seed FeederRing-Pull™ Small Seed Feeder, green
  • Pull the pin and all feeder parts separate for a thorough clean
  • 2 year guarantee plus LifetimeCare™

from £13.99

Bird Lovers™ Seed FeederBird Lovers™ Small Seed Feeder, green
  • Seed ports and base instantly click off for quick, easy cleaning
  • 2 year guarantee plus LifetimeCare™

from £10.99

BigEasy™ Seed FeederBigEasy™, Small Seed Feeder, green
  • Seed ventilation system keeps food fresh
  • 5 year guarantee plus LifetimeCare™

from £39.99

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The Squirrel Buster®The Squirrel Buster®
  • The tough, totally squirrel proof bird feeder that's perfect for every garden
  • 5 year guarantee plus LifetimeCare™

from £48.99

Squirrel Buster® MiniSquirrel Buster® Mini
  • The tough, totally squirrel proof bird feeder that's perfect for smaller gardens
  • 5 year guarantee plus LifetimeCare™

from £29.99

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Squirrel Buster® ClassicSquirrel Buster® Classic
  • The original Squirrel Buster® that set the standard for totally squirrel-proof bird feeding
  • 5 year guarantee plus LifetimeCare™

from £64.99

Squirrel Buster® PlusSquirrel Buster® Plus
  • High-capacity bird feeder that's totally effective at barring squirrels
  • 5 year guarantee plus LifetimeCare™

from £129.99

My Favourites™My Favourites™
  • Overhanging roof protects feeding birds from rain
  • Ideal for seeds or blends

from £19.99

Little Lantern™Little Lantern™
  • Designed for small species that happily cling to feed
  • Rain-resistant top twists off for refills

from £9.99

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I Love Robins® FeederI Love Robins® Feeder
  • Adjustable dome height allows easy access for small species
  • Clear tray and dome offers unobstructed views

from £32.99

I Love Robins® Pearl FeederI Love Robins® Pearl Feeder
  • Adjustable dome height will deter larger birds like pigeons
  • Drainage holes in the base help prevent waterlogged seed

from £15.99

Your questions answered

Are sunflower hearts good for birds?

Sunflower hearts bird seed are a firm favourite among garden birds and will attract a whole host of visitors to your feeders. Easily digestible, they are enriched with healthy oils and have exceptionally high energy content, meaning they are perfect for feeding from 1 November to 30 April.

Can sunflower seeds go bad?

Like many types of bird food, if not stored correctly sunflower seeds can go stale. They should be kept in a cool, dry place with minimum exposure to moisture, heat, or light to keep them fresh and nutritious for your garden birds. If they begin to give off an unpleasant smell, this could be a sign that they are turning bad.

Do sunflower hearts germinate?

Sunflower hearts are not able to germinate after being removed from their husks. Germination will only occur if the sunflower seed is whole and is exposed to the right levels of moisture, heat, and oxygen.

Are sunflower hearts poisonous to dogs?

Sunflower hearts are not harmful to dogs if digested. Whilst they are not poisonous, if the sunflower seeds are not de-husked first the shells can be hard for dogs to swallow and digest, so could present a choking hazard. Dogs can also have allergies to seeds and nuts, so it is best to be cautious if feeding sunflower hearts to your dog.

Are sunflower hearts the same as sunflower seeds?

A sunflower seed heart is not the same as a sunflower seeds. A sunflower seed has a hard outer shell, also known as a husk, and within this lies the sunflower ‘heart’. Smaller bird species have difficulty breaking open whole sunflower seeds in order to remove the hearts. This is the most nutritional part of the seed, full of protein, fat and carbohydrate.

Sunflower hearts are easier to consume, whilst also preventing the discarded husk waste around your bird feeders.